STAT8801, Spring 2016
The goal of this course is to train students to
collaborate effectively and responsibly with non-statisticians
to answer their subject matter questions.
Jan 20: Introduction
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Jan 25: The Writing Process / our Case Background, Homework 1
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Jan 27: Case Background/Proposal, Revision I
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Feb 1: Choosing an Analysis / Collaboration Plan
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Feb 3: Another Case Study, Homework 2
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Feb 8: More on the New Case
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Feb 10: Revision II
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Feb 15: Dr. Derr Meets A Client
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Feb 17: Dr. Derr Asks Questions, Collaboration Plan continued
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Feb 22: POWER process / Pop Quiz :)
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Feb 24: Quiz Followup
Feb 29: Roleplaying Assignment Introduction | HW: Roleplay a meeting!
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Mar 2: Code and Data Management
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Mar 7: Writing About Statistical Findings
| handout | article
Mar 9: Reporting Results; p-values and Proportions
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| ASA statement
| Aspirin article
Mar 21: Dr. Derr Presents Results
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Mar 23: Review of Roleplaying Cases | HW: Write a collaboration plan
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Mar 28: Visit from Travelers Insurance
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Mar 30: Writing An Analysis Report
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| report
Apr 4: General and Research Ethics
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Apr 6: Plagiarism
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Apr 11: Figures and Tables
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| Cleveland activity
| Cleveland results
| 3D chart
Apr 13: Intellectual Property and Authorship
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| APA
checklist
| Authorship: why not just toss a coin?
Apr 18:
Apr 20: Conflicts of Interest
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Apr 25: Making Ethical Decisions Part One
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| case
May 2: Making Ethical Decisions Part Two
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| ASA guidelines summary
| Article summary
May 4: Last Day!